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Radiation-Shielding Polymer/Soil CompositesIt has been proposed to fabricate polymer/ soil composites primarily from extraterrestrial resources, using relatively low-energy processes, with the original intended application being that habitat structures constructed from such composites would have sufficient structural integrity and also provide adequate radiation shielding for humans and sensitive electronic equipment against the radiation environment on the Moon and Mars. The proposal is a response to the fact that it would be much less expensive to fabricate such structures in situ as opposed to transporting them from Earth.
Document ID
20090041666
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Sen, Subhayu
(BAE Systems Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 2007
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, May 2007
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
MFS-32340-1
Report Number: MFS-32340-1
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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